Oct 18 2010
Framing Questions for Journalism
Week 8 – Journalism
StateOfTheMedia.org
1. The biggest question facing news media in today’s changing digital world is if traditional methods (print, TV, radio) will survive. Is it possible for people to give up ALL media for online/digital news? Will the TV in our homes be replaced with a giant computer screen that provides everything we need to know straight from the internet?
2. Is it possible for our society to eventually become completely paperless (no books, magazines, newspapers, printed fliers and handouts, etc) and rely exclusively on digital bits?
3. Is it possible for journalism to die completely as an industry? Will all news become participatory and overseen by communities?
4. Television became an essential part of presidential elections back in the 1960s. This past presidential election proved that an online presence is essential. Will an understanding of online advertising and fund raising negatively impact an older candidate’s chances at winning against a younger candidate?
5. What would be the best business model for online media to adopt now that traditional advertising revenue numbers are plunging? Would paid online subscriptions be an option?